Monthly Archives: November 2020

Schedule Time for Employees to Prepare for Shifts

November 25, 2020 | 599 views

Schedule Time for Employees to Prepare for Shifts
Schedule Time for Employees to Prepare for Shifts

Each day, employees arrive at work during a pandemic and begin to arm themselves against interaction with possible virus-carriers. They wash hands, provide temperature readings, and sanitize more surfaces than ever before. And now, employers require personal protective equipment for nearly every job. This “dress-up” is a new experience, often based on recommendations from the Center for Disease Control. The PPE recommended for prevention of COVID-19 includes masks, gloves, face shields, and aprons—all intended to create barriers of protection for employees and those around them based upon their job requirements.

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Is Job-Sharing Right for My Business?

November 18, 2020 | 681 views

Is Job-Sharing Right for My Business?
Is Job-Sharing Right for My Business?

Job-sharing is a form of employment and schedule that allows two employees to blend their talents, skills, and schedule to fulfill the role of a single full-time employee. This can be designed in many ways. You could assign each person to half of each day, or one person could work three full days a week while the other works two full days. Some job-sharing arrangements schedule overlapping hours each week to keep transitions smooth and communication solid. Deciding how to schedule two part-time employees for a single full-time role will depend on your business needs and the reasons for considering this less-common employment arrangement.

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Avoid the Disadvantages of Flexible Work Schedules

November 11, 2020 | 784 views

Avoid the Disadvantages of Flexible Work Schedules
Avoid the Disadvantages of Flexible Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules became popular long before the coronavirus—most everyone who could negotiate flexibility in working from home sought this desirable benefit. The current pandemic has now made flexible schedules the norm for many businesses large and small.

We have previously addressed some of the advantages of, and methods to streamline scheduling when flexibility is key. Today, we will look at some of the disadvantages and how to avoid them. Since the traditional 8 to 5 job may be a memory for some, the shift to flexible working hours will come with some bumps in the road, and we want to fix problems before they arise.

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4 Steps to Address No-Shows Because Employees Didn’t See the Schedule

November 4, 2020 | 1,113 views

4 Steps to Address No-Shows Because Employees Didn’t See the Schedule
4 Steps to Address No-Shows Because Employees Didn’t See the Schedule

We all know what it’s like when an employee does not show up for work unexpectedly. It can make a shift disproportionately difficult for others on the team who take up the slack. A restaurant that is down one cook or server means that everyone works harder, often with poor results and high frustration levels.

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